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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,367.15 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,367.15 and 261.98 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,367.15 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,367.15 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,367.15 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 358,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,172.84/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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